In an announcement Wednesday, Annabel Bowlen said she wanted to make her diagnosis public right away to help raise awareness about others dealing with the disease.
"I feel that it is important for people to know that those in my situation do not need to completely withdraw from their daily activities," Annabel Bowlen said in a statement released through the team. "Based on my own experience with Pat, there will still be many joyous and rewarding moments for me as well as my family and friends.
"I intend to proceed in life with the same strength, courage and endurance that Pat has shown in his battle with this disease. Like Pat, I know there will be good days and bad days ahead."
Her five children said in a statement that they have been inspired by the strength and courage she has shown while supporting their father. The statement says they're confident she will bring "the same grace, compassion and determination to her fight."
The team was placed in a trust when Pat Bowlen stepped down in 2014 because of Alzheimer's. The trust is overseen by three people, including team president and CEO Joe Ellis.
Editors:
To help you with planning for the NBA Draft in Dallas on June 21 in New York, here are some of our coverage plans. Please direct questions to Oscar Dixon (odixon(at)ap.org). Plans subject to change. This digest will be updated. All times Eastern.
TUESDAY, JUNE 19
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Trae Youngr17;s numbers in his lone season of college were ridiculous. He led the nation in scoring and assists. He had NBA stars tweeting about his every move. But where her17;s going to end up in the draft on Thursday night remains a bit of a mystery, for reasons that Young doesnr17;t fully understand. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. UPCOMING: 700 words Trent Williams Jersey , photos by 2 p.m.
BKNr11;NBA DRAFT-BIGS
RALEIGH, N.C. r11; Arizona one-and-done 7-footer Deandre Ayton headlines the list of big men in the NBA draft. Ayton was a dominating force in college and could be the No. 1 overall pick. He leads a position that includes top-10 prospects in Michigan Stater17;s Jaren Jackson Jr., Texasr17; Mo Bamba and Duker17;s Wendell Carter Jr. By Aaron Beard. UPCOMING: 675 words and photos by 3 p.m.
BKNr11;NBA DRAFT-HAWKS-TRADE TALKS
ATLANTA r11; With four picks in the top 34, including No. 3 overall, the Atlanta Hawks are in position to move up or down in Thursdayr17;s NBA draft. GM Travis Schlenk says her17;s getting a lot of calls but says there is space on the rebuilding Hawks roster to carry four rookies next season. By Charles Odum. UPCOMING: 550 words, file photos by 3 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20
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NEW YORK r11; Luka Doncic may have the best resume in this yearr17;s draft. He won a Euroleague championship and MVP award last season, and a European championship with Slovenia last summer. Sometime early Thursday night her17;ll add to that resume when he becomes an NBA lottery pick. By Basketball Writer Brian Mahoney. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 21
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NEW YORK r11; The Phoenix Suns have the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft, with big men Deandre Ayton Xavier Woods Jersey , Marvin Bagley III and Michael Porter Jr. among the top prospects along with Luka Doncic, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Trae Young. By Basketball Writer Brian Mahoney. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos. Developing from 7 p.m. draft.
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r11; BKNr11;NBA DRAFT-THINGS TO KNOW. By Brian Mahoney. UPCOMING: 650 words, photos by 5 a.m. on draft day.
r11; BKNr11;NBA DRAFT-THE LATEST, real-time updates on draft day/night.
r11; Individual stories from each NBA team.
FRIDAY, JUNE 22
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CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. r11; The Associated Press spends the NBA draft with early entrant Kevin Huerter, as he waits for the phone to ring and the next step in his basketball life to be decided. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos, video planned by 6 p.m.
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BKNr11;NBA DRAFT-THE INTERVIEW
CHICAGO r11; When teams are deciding who to take in the NBA draft, the off-court interview still carries enormous weight. What happens on the floor obviously is of great importance as well http://www.buffalobillsteamonline.com/vladimir-ducasse-jersey , but the half-hour chats at the draft combine might be just as critical to teams that need to choose which players merit multi-million-dollar investments. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. SENT: 800 words, photos on June 18.
BKNr11;NBA DRAFT-UNDRAFTED LIFE
Therer17;s going to be dozens of players left out in the cold at next weekr17;s NBA draft, players who will not hear their names called by the time the night is over. Udonis Haslem knows how theyr17;ll feel. Undrafted in 2002, Haslem r11; a Miami native who has spent his entire NBA career with his hometown Miami Heat r11; has been in the league longer than just about any other active player. Next season will be his 16th in the NBA. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. SENT: 850 words, photos on June 14.
BKNr11;THE OFFSEASON
There are a slew of questions that need to be answered in the NBA this offseason. Therer17;s the obvious one: What will LeBron James do? But there are plenty of others, including the future for Kawhi Leonard, the next moves for Chris Paul and Paul George, and whether the league has seen the last of Dwyane Wade. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. SENT: 950 words, photos on June 9.
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BKNr11;NBA DRAFT-PORTER
Someone is going to gamble on Michael Porter Jr., and he insists itr17;ll pay off. There is an element of danger involved with every NBA draft pick, in that nothing is guaranteed. There isnr17;t a player that epitomizes the risk versus reward thinking in this draft more than Porter Jr. Quinton Dunbar Jersey , who some think could get taken as high as No. 2 by Sacramento and others forecast could go several picks lower because of uncertainty surrounding his health. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. SENT: 750 words, photos on June 17.
BKNr11;NBA-DRAFT-DIVINCENZO
Donte DiVincenzor17;s plan was to come out and test the NBA draft waters this spring, with the expectation that he would be returning to Villanova for another season. And then the national championship game happened. The hero of Villanovar17;s win over Michigan picked the perfect moment to play the game of his life. And the intrigue surrounding how his game might translate to the NBA has been growing since. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. SENT: 750 words, photos on June 16.
BKNr11;NBA-DRAFT-ANTETOKOUNMPO
Kostas Antetokounmpo has a famous brother, a great bloodline and soon, he hopes, an NBA job. Giannis Antetokounmpor17;s younger brother is an early entry candidate for next weekr17;s Womens Trenton Cannon Jersey
